Vietnam, UK boost strategic partnership

London (VNA) – The Vietnam-UK Network has contributed significantly to
stimulating the strategic partnership between the two countries, said
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Van Thao at a recent meeting of the
network.

The
diplomat noted that room for future cooperation remains extensive.

Alok
Sharma, UK Minister for Asia and the Pacific, also spoke highly of
contributions made by the Vietnam – UK Network, adding that the growth of the
bilateral partnership could play an important role in developing the
Asia-Pacific economy.

The
Vietnam-UK Network was established in January 2013, as part of Party General
Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to the UK. It is an overarching umbrella
group bringing together organisations and individuals with shared interests in
Vietnam to promote Vietnam – UK cooperation.-VNA